Most personal and organizational problems are the result of a little-known phenomenon called "self-deception". We deceive ourselves into thinking we're doing the right thing for the right reason, but people won't follow a leader whose motives are selfish. The tricky thing is, we don't know that our motivation is flawed. This audiobook explains what self-deception is, how people get trapped in it, how it undermines relationships and organizational achievement, and - most importantly - the surprising way to solve it.

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Most personal and organizational problems are the result of a little-known phenomenon called "self-deception". We deceive ourselves into thinking we're doing the right thing for the right reason, but people won't follow a leader whose motives are selfish. The tricky thing is, we don't know that our motivation is flawed.

Through an entertaining and highly instructive story, this audiobook explains what self-deception is, how people get trapped in it, how it undermines relationships and organizational achievement, and - most importantly - the surprising way to solve it. A new edition of a customer favorite!

If you could sum up Leadership & Self-Deception in three words, what would they be?

Quit killing relationships

What did you like best about this story?

Helped me see how lucky I am up to this point in my life to have any relationships at all!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

There are no new skills taught here, just an eye opening experience of seeing people for their Human qualities and not their performance of associated rolls in life. Very, very good for not just leaders of organizations but anyone who interacts with others...ever!

I heard a speaker say "if you are pointing your finger at someone else, you need to realize that three fingers are pointed back at yourself." That might be the best way to describe this book. It constantly turns it back on the reader to seriously examine their own problems and areas of self deception.

This book was recommended to me from a speaker and author whose focus is leadership.

I think it is a great listen for all developing leaders (which is hopefully every leader).

I will read this again and share it with other--I've already started, in fact. This is the leadership book that's impacted me the most in the past ten years or more. It has broad and deep implications and is literally helping me improve my life and my work

I don't understand why this book is not required reading for everybody in every walk of life. The very simple insights it contains regarding our own behaviors can completely change the way we see and interact with the world, for the better.

The structure of a story helped keep you engaged on the points it's kept repeating. Would recommend to help change the way your deal with people.

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A. L. Howell

UK

1/15/15

Overall

Performance

Story

"My first Audible disappointment"

What did you like best about Leadership & Self-Deception? What did you like least?

I've recently got the bug for the fable style of business book having read or listened to all of Patrick Lencioni's books but in the case of Leadership and Self-Deception (The Arbinger Institute NOT Patrick Lencioni) there just isn't enough content to make a story from. The basic concept is sound but the authors have turned it into a Hollywood style tale of "everything will be wonderful in the end" and this book will solve all the world's problems courtesy of Tom (the world's slowest learner) and Bud (fortunately for Tom, the world's slowest teacher). They also dedicate the last 30 minutes or so telling you how fabulous the book is and how widely it's used, how many companies it's saved, how many marriages it's saved , and how aspiring CEOs would be foolish to contemplate not reading it before taking up their appointment. I found this especially irritating! The basic concept would make for a thought provoking essay but I don't see it as ground breaking or life changing; Empathy has been around for a long while!

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Relief!

Would you listen to another book narrated by Peter Berkrot?

Not in a hurry. His characters all seemed to be "Bud".

Could you see Leadership & Self-Deception being made into a movie or a TV series? Who would the stars be?

No, not really relevant for this sort of book.

Any additional comments?

I don't think so - sorry, this book just didn't do it for me.

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PeterJHills

8/24/14

Overall

Performance

Story

"I don't normally review books but this one's great"

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes - directly applicable to your whole life

What did you like best about this story?

Easy to absorb the information

Have you listened to any of Peter Berkrot’s other performances? How does this one compare?

No

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

It probably helps to listen to it in a few sessions.

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Michael

7/7/14

Overall

Performance

Story

"Thought Provoking and moves you to Action"

What did you like most about Leadership & Self-Deception?

Its is the way the message unfolded, Knowing that everyone has this problem.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Leadership & Self-Deception?

The realisation of the Problem

Which character – as performed by Peter Berkrot – was your favourite?

Buck

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

This Book will move you to action.

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